Montgomery, Alabama Automobile Accident Attorney

Montgomery is the second-largest city in Alabama with a population of 205,764. It is the state capital of Alabama and is located in Montgomery County. Major highways cross and surround the greater Montgomery area, including I-65, I-85 (which begins in Montgomery), Highway 31, Highway 82, and Highway 231. Many Alabamians pass through Montgomery while heading south to visit Mobile or the beaches at Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Montgomery boasts several institutions of higher education, including Alabama State University, Troy University at Montgomery, Auburn University at Montgomery, Faulkner University, and Huntingdon College. Additionally, Montgomery has a large military presence, as it is the home of Maxwell Air Force Base. Others are drawn to Montgomery to work at the Hyundai plant or to visit the annual Alabama Shakespeare Festival.

Montgomery, Alabama Traffic Accident Statistics

According to the Alabama Transportation Director, in 2011, there were 8,484 total crashes, 32 crash-related fatalities, and 2,650 non-fatal, crash-related injuries in Montgomery County. Of these, the city of Montgomery had 7,715 total crashes, 20 crash-related fatalities, and 2,406 non-fatal, crash-related injuries. This means that 91% of the total crashes, 63% of car accident deaths, and 91% of non-fatal crash-related injuries in the county occurred in the city of Montgomery.

Explore Your Legal Rights Today

If you have been injured in an automobile accident in Montgomery, Alabama or the surrounding areas, then you have certain legal rights. However, you must contact a Montgomery car accident lawyer in order to exercise those rights immediately if you want to receive the just compensation that you deserve and likely need. The car accident attorneys at Hollis Wright serving Montgomery are ready and willing to represent you and your family members and obtain maximum compensation for your injuries. The insurance company for the driver that caused the accident will immediately start working to defend against your claim upon receiving notice of the accident. Any delay on your part in hiring quality counsel to represent you could prove fatal to your claim so don’t wait, act now to protect your rights.

Most Common Types of Car Wrecks in Montgomery

1. Rear-End Collisions—This occurs when one vehicle runs into the back of another and often can lead to multiple vehicles being hit or pushed into vehicles in front of them. Generally, rear-end collisions give rise to soft tissue or "whiplash" type injuries to the neck or back.
2. Head-On Collisions—This occurs when the front end of two vehicles driving in opposite directions collide with each other. These types of collisions can result in some of the most serious and traumatic injuries arising from an automobile accident even in circumstances where all the occupants are wearing seat belts.
3. Side-Impact Collisions—These are commonly referred to as T-bone collisions. They occur when one vehicle pulls out into the perpendicular path of another vehicle and results in a direct impact to the side and makes the shape of a "T." Like head-on collisions, T-bone collisions can involve tremendous energy forces and result in serious injuries and death. 
4. Vehicle Rollovers—A vehicle rollover incident typically occurs either in a single car accident where the driver fails to negotiate a curve or other driving maneuver properly, or they occur as a natural consequence of a T-bone or head-on collision. Either way, when vehicles rollover, the potential for serious injuries is present. Injuries such as paralysis, broken bones, and severe spinal or brain injuries can occur in these incidents.
5. Hit-and-Run Collisions—These are incidents where a driver causes an incident, knowingly or unknowingly, but doesn't stop at the scene. These incidents can involve circumstances in which contact is made, or not made, between vehicles. When these types of incidents occur, the presence of uninsured motorist coverage on your personal automobile insurance policies is critically important. If the at-fault driver that left the scene is never located or identified, then the only way to recover money for your personal injuries will be through uninsured motorist coverage on your own policies of insurance. 
6. Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or Drugs—Even with the ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft, society is still plagued with drivers who are operating vehicles under the influence of drugs, alcohol, and/or prescription medications. Driving under the influence or "impaired driving" reduces focus, attention, and lessens the ability to perceive and react to driving situations. In turn, the impairment can cause collisions and injuries arising therefrom.
7. Blind-Spot Accidents—These types of accidents occur when a driver fails to notice the presence of another vehicle, usually on an interstate or highway when changing lanes, and impact occurs during a lane change.
8. Sideswipe Incidents—These types of incidents involve two vehicles coming in contact on the sides of both vehicles. These situations often occur during a lane change but not always. A sideswipe can happen because of not paying attention and drifting over or just going too fast and being out of control. 

If you sustained serious injuries, then you likely received significant medical treatment and may have lost your ability to work. The person responsible for the accident and/or his/her liability insurance company are responsible for all costs including medical bills, lost wages, damages for pain and suffering, permanent injury and disfigurement. If a loved one died in an accident, then the heirs or family members have a right to pursue a wrongful death claim. The Montgomery car accident lawyers at Hollis Wright Law Firm should be consulted today to help you obtain the maximum recovery under the law.

The attorneys at Hollis Wright can represent you every step of the way, from proving the other driver was responsible for causing the accident to negotiating with an insurance company or taking your case to trial. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a car accident, please contact the Montgomery automobile accident attorneys at Hollis Wright for a free and confidential case review and consultation. Don’t let the insurance companies push you around and take advantage of you at a vulnerable moment in your life. Call us toll free at 844-529-8255 to speak with one of our car accident lawyers that serve Montgomery.